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  • Alcohol consultation launched

    A clampdown on binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour moved a step closer today. As part of the wider reforms to tackle irresponsible drinking, the home office today announced a consultation on a range of m…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government launches Balance of Competences Review

    The Government publishes a call for evidence on the balance of competence between the United Kingdom and the European Union on taxation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK must reap 'huge' benefits of demand reduction: Business Green Article by Edward Davey

    29 November 2012 In a world of rising energy prices, pressure on resources and economic uncertainty we simply cannot afford to miss the huge…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary meets Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister chaired the inaugural meeting of the UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out plans to cut electricity demand across the nation

    Proposals to dramatically reduce electricity demand across the whole UK economy will be published by the Government today. Cutting the amount…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An Energy Bill to power low-carbon economic growth, protect consumers and keep the lights on

    Essential legislation to power low-carbon economic growth, to protect consumers, and to keep the lights on was introduced to Parliament by Edward…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Introduction Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill's introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this Government is making good progress towards our...

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Justice Leveson publishes report

    Independent inquiry examined the ethics and regulation of the press. The Leveson Inquiry has today published its report into the culture,…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers: speech to the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers addressed the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce on the economic outlook for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes publication of Energy Bill

    David Jones welcomed the publication of the Energy Bill, with regard to consumers in Wales and Welsh energyintensive industries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron statement in response to the Leveson Inquiry report

    Prime Minister delivered the statement to the House of Commons on the day that Leveson report was published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 29 November 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Additional funding for cycling infrastructure

    An additional £20m for existing infrastructure projects to support cycling.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans

    The Foreign Secretary and the Dutch Foreign Minister discussed the situation in Gaza, the broader Middle East Peace Process and Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the Palestinian resolution at the UN General Assembly

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on discussions that the Government has had with the Palestinian leadership, and how the Government intends to proceed regarding the Palestinian resolution at the UN.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Balance of Competencies Review: Foreign Policy Report

    Statement by Minister for Europe David Lidington on the Balance of Competencies Review: Foreign Policy Report

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Buy Better Together Challenge

    Better shopping deals for the consumer gets a boost as the winner of the UK Buy Better Together Challenge is announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK business partnership with Kuwait boosted by new deals

    The Emir will meet with UK businesses at Lancaster House today to discuss the benefits of UK-Kuwaiti business partnerships. This will be followed…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Programme Board

    Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government